No matter how many posts I read or videos I watch on how to become a morning person, it’s just not me. I’ve tried all of the tips and tricks however I still dislike mornings and never want to leave my bed. There are a few things that I now do in the mornings that make me more productive and I get a lot more done whilst allowing myself to not be a morning person as I’m definitely more of a night owl.
When I wake up in the morning I don’t want to leave my cosy bed, who would want to do that? The first thing I like to do is check my emails and social media whilst still in bed to help me wake up and prepare me for the day. After this I roll out of bed and have a cup of tea with breakfast whilst popping on the TV, yes I know this doesn’t seem productive but I find that if I allow myself to wake up slowly in the morning and relax for a few minutes it helps set me up for the rest of the day (it also makes mornings that little bit more bearable). After breakfast I’ll refer to my to-do list and see what the plan is for the day and then turn on my laptop to reply to emails. As a lot of my emails I personally find quite exciting it’s a good way to start the day and helps to motivate me. Another little thing that I do to help motivate me is think of all the things that I’m excited about for later that day, whether that is a delicious dinner or meeting up with some friends I find it gives me that extra boost to finish all my work as I know I’ll be able to enjoy myself afterwards.
I’ve come to accept that I will never be that person who wakes up in the morning ready to start the day straight away, and since then I’ve found mornings a lot more enjoyable and have been more productive. I find by keeping my mornings simple and not overcomplicated helps too which is why this is quite a short post as if I had a long list to share with you then it would make mornings even worse (I think I’ll always be a night owl). If you have any tips yourself let me know as I’d find it very helpful!
Rebecca x
I always write a to do list too so that I know what I need to do throughout the day! x
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It really helps! x
I’m not a morning person either but I try my best. I can’t really function without a coffee which isn’t very healthy but it gets me through the day!
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I’m the same but with tea!
I have to get up early, I have a medical condition & need care for certain things so my partner gets me up at 6.30am with him but I find it much better, at weekend if we get up later I can’t seem to get going at all so that would be my tip, to be an early riser :) xxx
Zoe ♥ MammafulZo
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That’s a great tip! xxx
Depends how I am feeling but the majority of the time I am definitely not a morning person – I’d much rather sleep in haha. You are 100% right though – I wake up and check my emails / social media on my phone first and it kind of starts to wake me up and get me started for the day :)
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I definitely need to start the day slowly, I don’t think I’ll ever be one of those people who are morning people! xx
I am trying to be more of a morning person I am going to start doing earlier hours at work do will be up for 6 but I sometimes now get up at 5:30 to go to the gym, just hate it still !
Kenzie xKenzie | LemonaidLies – Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle
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Oh wow 5:30 is super early, but well done for getting up that early for the gym! x
I’m the same in the morning! It’s just as well I have to go to work else I’d probably stay in bed all day!
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I’m much more of a night owl! x
I’m always awake early, but I don’t get a heck of a lot done in the morning haha. Whoopsie. I do love writing ‘to do’ lists though. I get a weird satisfaction from crossing everything off! I’m all about keeping things uncomplicated and simple during the day! My life is stressful enough haha I do not need added pressure at the moment >.<
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Yes I’m exactly the same with to-do lists!
I wish I could easily get up early each morning and get stuff done! Unfortunately, I have tried but I end up getting burnt out by the afternoon and feel super groggy! :(
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